A worries of sport fans who don't gamble

[m2017]

As long as the games happen, gambling will also happen. It is the fanatics of the games who jave also contributed to some craze for the gambling scene. Many are trying to make money and have been watching the games for years ans they feel the confidence to bet on them and also win in return.

So the choice for them is to play more oftem than not play. The major issue is that the games may not be enjoyable for the gambler after placing bets on the outcome.

I also tend to believe that sports and gambling are inextricably linked and that one cannot exist without the other. Even if betting were eliminated (for example, by banning gambling across the board), sports would no longer be as "interesting" for fans. Therefore, I don't believe gambling harms sports by "spoiled the fun", but rather, it adds a new dimension to the experience of sporting events.

You can make small bets, purely for the thrill of it, rather than risking all your savings, so that there's an (improved) incentive to watch the game. Yes, once a gambler bets on sports, they won't go back to watching sports without betting, because they've reached a new "level" of sports experience. This is neither good nor bad, it's just how the "world of gambling" works. After all, once you get behind the wheel of a car, you never go back to walking, right? It's pretty much the same here.

By and large, I believe it was gamblers who contributed to the development of the sports industry through advances in gambling, because when big money from gamblers flooded into these "markets", everything began to change dramatically. Without gambling, the "high" sport we know today would be much more "humble and simple".

[Muba20]

The problem isn't that sports will seize to exist without gambling and betting but that the over commercial and the behaviour harms associated with widespread betting may degrade the experience for fans.

I read this somewhere online and it seems some people are worried about it.

If gambling is stopped, sports will not stop, but the number of sport matches will decrease significantly. Currently, the sports matches are very high and gambling platforms are widely funded to run them. Although there is no authentic source of this, there is no doubt that gambling platforms play a supporting role in running sports events. At this moment, it is not possible to think that sports betting will stop. Sports betting and sports are complementary to each other.

[Fredomago]

For as long as there have been competitions there have always been gambler waiting to make a quick cash from it, this is always how it has been and it will most likely not stop now, it can't stop but let's just speculate under the possibility that it stops, sports will still go on, there is more to sports than just gambling so a stop to gambling will not spell the end of sports, sure it will be affected but bookmakers will be affected more since they will be out of business by then but sports will persevere.

And following that sentiment if ever gambling stops in anyhow how sure we are that underground places will also stop, there are still places where gambler will be able to unite and continue, bookies might be stop doing their business legally but there's still some of them that will continue what they know that they can continue to get their cash flow.

And similar to what you said, sports will continue even legal gambling site or gambling places are no longer offering odds, the sports will be preserve as there are other business that attached to this venue of industry and not totally dominated by gambling.

[davis196]

This could be something to worry about?

Does anyone believe that the ubiquity of betting is harming the integrity and enjoyment of sports rather than maintaining them?

The problem isn't that sports will seize to exist without gambling and betting but that the over commercial and the behaviour harms associated with widespread betting may degrade the experience for fans.

I read this somewhere online and it seems some people are worried about it.

Can you elaborate more on the "degrade the experience for fans"? How sports betting can "degrade the experience" of a fan? Sports betting can drain a fan's wallet, because he is making stupid bets, but the overall enjoyment of watching sports cannot be degraded. Sports betting is here to stay and we can't do anything in order to reduce it's influence over sports in general. Professional sports are a part of the entertainment business. Gone are the days, when people believed that sports are something different than a business and the athletes are competing for glory and recognition.
If someone lost 10K USD on lost football bets, do you really think that he will start hating football? I don't think that someone would hate or dislike a sport, just because he lost money betting on that particular sport.

[Faazs]

Don't look at this only and exclusively from the gambler's point of view. There is a large number of sports fans who are not at all interested in betting in any sense, but follow sports only for enjoyment.

I know a lot of people who are regulars at the stadiums, follow every game of their favorite club, without ever opening a single bet. I also know those who don't even know all the rules of football, but are regulars in betting

If sports betting were to be abolished, gamblers would find their new place, and not much would change.
So, there is nothing to worry about.

Yeah I have alot of friends too who are not into gambling and don't find it interesting too, I feel their are always going to be people that gamble and those that don't,, these relationship is always balanced out, i don't feel their is going to be any major changes in the nearest future, though the number of new people gambling has been on a steady increase on a daily basis, we have to also note that others are also quitting gambling, so their is al kinetic relationship between them and going to continue for a very long time.

[Lanatsa]

For as long as there have been competitions there have always been gambler waiting to make a quick cash from it, this is always how it has been and it will most likely not stop now, it can't stop but let's just speculate under the possibility that it stops, sports will still go on, there is more to sports than just gambling so a stop to gambling will not spell the end of sports, sure it will be affected but bookmakers will be affected more since they will be out of business by then but sports will persevere.

And following that sentiment if ever gambling stops in anyhow how sure we are that underground places will also stop, there are still places where gambler will be able to unite and continue, bookies might be stop doing their business legally but there's still some of them that will continue what they know that they can continue to get their cash flow.

And similar to what you said, sports will continue even legal gambling site or gambling places are no longer offering odds, the sports will be preserve as there are other business that attached to this venue of industry and not totally dominated by gambling.

Gambling has always been tied to competition since the very beginning and even if it suddenly stopped today the culture around sports wouldn’t disappear sports existed long before betting became mainstream people still play watch and support their favorite teams because of passion identity and community those aspects don’t vanish just because the money side is gone what would really take the hit are the betting companies and all the businesses that rely on gambling sponsorships for revenue since gambling has become a huge financial contributor to modern sports.

If governments somehow banned gambling completely or cracked down on online platforms the immediate effect would be economic not cultural many sports clubs receive funding from betting companies through advertising and promotions so losing that would hurt budgets but matches tournaments and leagues would still continue maybe with less glitz and fewer big prize pools but the spirit of competition would stay. As for underground gambling you’re absolutely right that part would never truly disappear people who are addicted or see gambling as a livelihood will always find ways to continue privately or illegally that’s why full prohibition rarely works it just pushes things into hidden networks and makes regulation impossible.

[Wakate]

For as long as there have been competitions there have always been gambler waiting to make a quick cash from it, this is always how it has been and it will most likely not stop now, it can't stop but let's just speculate under the possibility that it stops, sports will still go on, there is more to sports than just gambling so a stop to gambling will not spell the end of sports, sure it will be affected but bookmakers will be affected more since they will be out of business by then but sports will persevere.

Fans are not ready to waste any time on betting on their team so that can make money from their matches. This is what we often see in the gambling industry and their are people are core fans and don't gamble for any reason. We can not judge them because of that since the society does not support gambling with their full chest. Loses is imminent and you can not boast of making money without loses in as gamblers.

[bounceback]

This could be something to worry about?

Does anyone believe that the ubiquity of betting is harming the integrity and enjoyment of sports rather than maintaining them?

The problem isn't that sports will seize to exist without gambling and betting but that the over commercial and the behaviour harms associated with widespread betting may degrade the experience for fans.

I read this somewhere online and it seems some people are worried about it.

I think all sports fans will always enjoy every match they love, whether they are fans who don't gamble or fans who bet on sports. Gambling and sports cannot be separated because so far, almost all sports fans have sometimes also placed bets when their favorite team is playing, instead of being able to earn money while enjoying the game. So far, I have never been worried at all that gambling on sports games will make sports no longer exist. Let's say if that were to happen, shouldn't sports no longer be popular because gambling has basically been attached to sports competitions for a long time.

[Achalugo BTC]

Gambling will always be and the same way we are going to always have sports activities going on, it is our full responsibility to take charge of what we do and control how we are gambling in relation to sports, too much of everything is bad, moderation is necessary in what we do, we can't because of the side effects then deny ourselves from enjoying the benefits it gives, everyone is saddled with the responsibility of taking care of what he does and how he play his games in gambling, if we don't, things may eventually fall apart for us.

Exactly, which is why it's very crucial for people to adhere to gambling rules and regulations because by abiding in it help gamblers not to fallout while having fun.
So, to avoid the dramas from gambling one needs to do the needful because there is no how that gambling will ever change or go away, gambling will always remain gambling and will continue going on, same as sports will continue just as you have stated, which is why gamblers should be reminded that they can't get rich through gambling because it is designed to be something used for fun and entertainment.

[Rockson1]

Fans are not ready to waste any time on betting on their team so that can make money from their matches. This is what we often see in the gambling industry and their are people are core fans and don't gamble for any reason. We can not judge them because of that since the society does not support gambling with their full chest. Loses is imminent and you can not boast of making money without loses in as gamblers.

Some fans actually bet on their teams but majority of them do it for fun not for any return or profit, I have seen a fan betting offline with another team fan that his own team will win, things like this happens often but if anyone is to bet that his team will win offline or even online, it is adviced for them to do that for fun so that they will relax their mind without attaching emotions when watching such match.
In the case of sports fans that do not gamble as the op noted, I think is there decision and choice,which they are entitled to, I understand that some people avoid gambling because of their emotions, they easily get carried away when they get involved in things that has to do with emotions and because of that, they decides to stay away totally from gambling so that they can be entertained fully without stressing their brain.

[Wakate]

Some fans actually bet on their teams but majority of them do it for fun not for any return or profit, I have seen a fan betting offline with another team fan that his own team will win, things like this happens often but if anyone is to bet that his team will win offline or even online, it is adviced for them to do that for fun so that they will relax their mind without attaching emotions when watching such match.
In the case of sports fans that do not gamble as the op noted

I know and understand that betting on your team to win is a game of fun even if you know that your team is not going to win the bet. This is a fun fact and mostly heavy amount is not often involved in this kind of bets in cases where a fan of a club knows that the bets might not favour him. I don't bet in this manner often even though I like taking risks.

[OgNasty]

If I wasn’t pro-gambling and a bigtime sports fan, I would hate sports betting. It clearly has had a negative effect on the game and I think it is only a matter of time before a major star is caught in a big scandal. Someone will get caught up in something and get blackmailed into throwing a major event. Just a matter of time.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

If I wasn’t pro-gambling and a bigtime sports fan, I would hate sports betting. It clearly has had a negative effect on the game and I think it is only a matter of time before a major star is caught in a big scandal. Someone will get caught up in something and get blackmailed into throwing a major event. Just a matter of time.

You are definitely right but I personally think sports betting haven't had a negative effect on the game as you said, it's the people involved in the sports betting, if bettors are to stop being greedy and always in need of more, then maybe sports betting have actually contributed greatly to the growth of sports generally..

The ability to bet on a game is one of the reasons why we see alot of people gather to watch a match in a viewing center, and in some places, they even don't mind paying to watch the match, betting may have had its own negative effect on the game which I still say it's the fault of the bettors, but it also can contributed positively to how big the game industry is today, you will agree with me that if not for betting, there are many people who will never have any business with sports, and I happen to be one of those..

[Hispo]

For as long as there have been competitions there have always been gambler waiting to make a quick cash from it, this is always how it has been and it will most likely not stop now, it can't stop but let's just speculate under the possibility that it stops, sports will still go on, there is more to sports than just gambling so a stop to gambling will not spell the end of sports, sure it will be affected but bookmakers will be affected more since they will be out of business by then but sports will persevere.

Sometimes I believe people under-estimate the reach and the prevalence of gambling and betting within human history and its importance for society, gambling and betting are present in all civilizations, after all...
In the case of sports and betting, it is obvious that betting would survive as we know it even if there is no market for people to gamble, still people would find a way to continue to bet locally and without regulation.

Those who argue betting is harmful for sports mostly point out to how crime syndicates corrupt sport leagues and players in order to make money off match fixing, that is when money becomes more important than discipline and healthy competition, in the eyes of leagues and players who get corrupted.

It is not about getting rid of betting, but paying attention to players and teams, so one can be sure they are not getting involved with illegal activities with shady casinos/bookies or even with the mafia...

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

This could be something to worry about?

Does anyone believe that the ubiquity of betting is harming the integrity and enjoyment of sports rather than maintaining them?

The problem isn't that sports will seize to exist without gambling and betting but that the over commercial and the behaviour harms associated with widespread betting may degrade the experience for fans.

I read this somewhere online and it seems some people are worried about it.

The fact that Sport betting casinos are common and could be found almost everywhere doesn't literally stop the fun associated with Sport games. Because on the contrary, no individuals are been forced to gamble, but rather they gamble it at their own free-will. So using the phrase "the ubiquity of betting is harming the integrity and enjoyment of sports rather than maintaining them" is absolutely not true. Because Sport betting is one ingredient that add fun to sport games, most especially when you made a prediction and won, as you will be double times happier compared to if you just watched the game never won any extra income.

[Lida93]

I read this somewhere online and it seems some people are worried about it.

What are the people that are worried about the widespread of gambling worrying for?! They should channel that energy into what can improve their life and leave what they have no influence to upset. The sports industry is a multi trillion one likewise the gambling industry and they're working harmoniously to promote and provide entertainment and rewards for being entertained by engaging the fans with predictions on pregames outcomes. It's a the problem of anyone who chooses to act irresponsible about that.

[Julien_Olynpic]

I believe that sports won't die without sports betting, and betting in general can exist without sports. However, if we talk about betting today, we're most likely talking about sports betting. Sports betting and betting are practically twins. And today, these two phenomena contribute to each other's development. In the most developed countries, both the sports and betting industries are activities that provide a significant number of jobs and create employment. Furthermore, by attempting to predict the outcomes of events that seem unpredictable at first glance, we develop our analytical and predictive skills. This even benefits science and philosophy. It benefits all of human culture.

[Smartprofit]

This could be something to worry about?

Does anyone believe that the ubiquity of betting is harming the integrity and enjoyment of sports rather than maintaining them?

The problem isn't that sports will seize to exist without gambling and betting but that the over commercial and the behaviour harms associated with widespread betting may degrade the experience for fans.

I read this somewhere online and it seems some people are worried about it.

What exactly worries sports fans who don't gamble or bet on sports? Do these people really believe that widespread sports betting is detrimental to sports itself? 🦧

And what exactly worries them? Are they afraid that bookmaking will lead to widespread match-fixing? Well (in my opinion), this problem is greatly exaggerated. The vast majority of sporting events are not fixed. 🙋 And at major sporting events, such fraud is completely impossible!

Or are they simply jealous of the large cash wins of some lucky bettors? They say we (i.e., fans) understand sports better, attend every match, and love it wholeheartedly, while some strangers are making money (profiting) from it? And who's stopping them from betting on sports themselves? It's also important to consider that sports betting is a zero-sum game. Some participants win, others lose.  And that's normal...

In fact, in my opinion, sports and sports betting are two parallel, non-intersecting processes. 🌟 And one doesn't hinder the development of the other.

[qwertyup23]

Unfortunately, given the nature of gambling in which the element of risk is inherent, people would always find ways in order to integrate it to almost everything including sports.

I do agree with you that the integrity of some sports are compromised. Instead of having a fair match between two (2) opposing teams, some players would intentionally throw away the game so that they could selfishly win their bets against their own team. This happened multiple times in the past where some players were caught cheating for game-fixing and other related penalties.

If I wasn’t pro-gambling and a bigtime sports fan, I would hate sports betting. It clearly has had a negative effect on the game and I think it is only a matter of time before a major star is caught in a big scandal. Someone will get caught up in something and get blackmailed into throwing a major event. Just a matter of time.

I also agree with you. The emergence of sports-betting has taken a negative effect on how we watch and view sports. Instead of enjoying and believing that two (2) teams are playing all-out with their hearts, some of their players are driven by greed in which they bet against themselves for them to win their bets.

[Mate2237]

I believe that sports won't die without sports betting, and betting in general can exist without sports. However, if we talk about betting today, we're most likely talking about sports betting. Sports betting and betting are practically twins. And today, these two phenomena contribute to each other's development. In the most developed countries, both the sports and betting industries are activities that provide a significant number of jobs and create employment. Furthermore, by attempting to predict the outcomes of events that seem unpredictable at first glance, we develop our analytical and predictive skills. This even benefits science and philosophy. It benefits all of human culture.

True with the way and level sport betting and gambling has developed to today it's really hard to separate the two because, these two industries have so become connected.That it's difficult to separate the two , these are two big industries that rely on each other to survive because you can't be talking about betting in today world without talking about sport because sport betting is the order of the day. Every sporting event today is a potential way of making money because if you can accurately predict the outcome of the sport event you can be smiling to the Bank.



With the current state of things now in the sporting world anyone who is not gambling is like missing out on something because the slogan is make money from were your passion is.